Jane Jacobs
Jane Jacobs was a celebrated urban activist and writer known for her influential ideas on city planning and community development. Her work emphasized the importance of local neighborhoods and grassroots movements in shaping urban environments.
Born on May 04, 1916 (109 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 1 | 9.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 35,855 | $1,400,000 | 1,074$ |
| Ireland | 1 | 9.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 5,030,000 | 3,799 | $5,100 | 4$ |
| Totals | 2 | 51,784,778 | 39,654 | $1,405,100 | 1,078$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Spain:
Jane Jacobs was a solitary and rebellious voice against authoritarian urban planning.
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Ireland:
Jane Jacobs' foundational philosophy on a collective approach to urban life serves as a guiding principle for the podcast series.
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Romania:
Jane Jacobs highlighted how rapid growth periods can destroy valuable social structures.
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Brazil:
Jane Jacobs is known for her influential book 'The Death and Life of Great American Cities' which advocates for human interaction in urban planning.
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Ireland:
Urbanist Jane Jacobs is referenced for her insights on the essential features of vibrant urban life.
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Indonesia:
Jane Jacobs is quoted regarding the capabilities of cities to provide for everyone.
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Indonesia:
Jane Jacobs is quoted in the article regarding urban planning and community involvement.
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Canada:
Apologies to Jane Jacobs: They screwed up.
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Canada:
Omar Gandhi credits the wisdom of journalist and urban activist Jane Jacobs for his design approach.
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New Zealand:
Jane Jacobs argued that sustainable economic growth isn’t driven by national policy or protectionism but by what she called 'import replacement'.
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